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Obituaries July, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 August 2006

July 1, 2006

Beau J. Bullock

• age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 30, 2006
• visitation to service time Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Sunday at the funeral home
• survived by his father, Dub Bullock; his mother, Cindy Hebert Pitre and husband, Eric Pitre; three brothers, Brady Bullock, Jordan Bullock and Mike House; and one sister, Jessica Bullock
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Ray Hebert, Grace Hebert, W.J. "Dub" Bullock and Rose Marie Bullock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Angel Elizabeth LeBlanc

• infant, died at Thunderbird Hospital in Phoenix Tuesday, June 27, 2006
• graveside service held at a later date in Houma
• survived by her parents, Jonathan and Sarah LeBlanc of Houma and currently stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Ariz.; her grandparents, Mark and Cindy Matherne of Houma and Jason and Sally Porche of Bayou Blue; and her great-grandparents, Richard and Janice Hebert of Houma, Gerald and Betty Porche of Bayou Blue, Jimmy and Rose Ledet of Bayou Blue, Ronald Matherne of Houma, Carol and Charlie Rogers of Metairie, and Fernis and Shirley LeBlanc of Houma; and her great-great-grandmother, Jewel Avet of Houma

William T. Loveless

• age 86, a native of Warren, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 12:41 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Boutte Assembly of God Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by one son, William "Pat" Loveless; one daughter, Pamela L. White; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Alma Lucille Loveless; and his parents, Chester and Drusie Senn Loveless
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carlos Gene Mitchell

• age 51, a native of Louisiana and resident of Gray, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by a devoted friend, Angela Hawthorne; two sisters, Cheryll Calloway of Lafayette and Angie Parker of Houma; one half-sister, Eunice Myer of Houma; two brothers, Kirk Mitchell of Houma and Marvin Mitchell of Baton Rouge; and one half-brother, Eric Mitchell of Los Angeles
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl A. Mitchell and Phyllis Sims Mitchell

Walter Joseph ‘White’ Tabor

• age 79, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Thursday, June 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Toudell Ordoyne Tabor; one son, Herbert J. Tabor and wife, Donna Folse Tabor; one daughter, Gale Tabor Thibodaux and husband, Carl J. Thibodaux; two brothers, Perry Tabor and Roland "Roy" Tabor; one sister, Lena Tabor Sanchez; two grandchildren, Heath "Snoopy" James Tabor and wife, Ginger Tabor, and Blake James Thibodaux; and one great-grandchild, Jacob Daniel Tabor.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elfer Tabor and Dora Delatte Tabor; and one granddaughter, Tonia Ann Tabor
• U.S. World War II Army veteran and an employee of Thompson Machinery
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

July 2, 2006

no entries posted

 

July 3, 2006

Louise Leonard Barrios

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Barrios Robert and Susan Barrios Tardo; one sister, Pauline L. Gauthreaux; one grandson, Kevin Robert Clement; and four great-grandchildren, William, Elizabeth, Thomas and Graceanne Clement
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arthur Barrios; her parents, Avis and Juliette Guillot Leonard; and two sisters, Jeanne L. Doucet and Gladys L. Pittman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Sophie Jane Broussard

• age 80, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by six sons, Johnny deLalorie, Richard deLalorie, Carroll deLalorie, Aubry "CoCo" Broussard, Michael Broussard and David Broussard; three brothers, Patrick, Garland and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Ethel Busquet and Betty White; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florence Berard Guidry

Beau J. Bullock

• age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 30, 2006
• memorial services were held Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel
• survived by his father, Dub Bullock; his mother, Cindy Hebert Pitre and husband, Eric Pitre; three brothers, Brady Bullock, Jordan Bullock and Mike House; and one sister, Jessica Bullock; grandparents, Charles Ray Hebert, Grace Hebert, W.J. "Dub" Bullock and Rose Marie Bullock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ennis ‘T-Boy’ Chauvin

• age 75, a native of Dularge and resident of Schriever, died Friday, June 30, 2006
• religious services were held today at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Billie J. Chauvin; 12 children, Stephen Chauvin, Diana Peterson, Laurie Pederson, Eric Chauvin, Jason Chauvin, Danny Ray Mason, Kristina Katona, LaShawn LaJohn Null, Janet Steineger, John Steineger, Beth Steineger, Kevin Steineger and many more adopted children through the heart; four brothers, Bobby Chauvin, Percy "Plug" Chauvin, Floyd "Timmy" Chauvin and Lloyd "Totsy" Chauvin; two sisters, Dorice "Dot" Duplantis and Sybil Marcel; numerous nieces and nephews; 26 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife of 28 years, Marge Marcel Chauvin; his second wife of five years, Mary Hassett Chauvin; his parents, Antoine "Buck" Chauvin and Beatrice "Bea" Samanie Chauvin; and one brother, Peter Chauvin
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Albert Folse

• age 88, a native of the St. Charles community and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 30, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Charles Cemetery in the St. Charles community
• survived by four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary F. Fuselier; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ladet Folse; his parents, Joseph and Notesia Folse; two brothers, Olide Folse and Joseph Folse Jr.; five sisters, Henrietta Folse, Marietta F. Loris, Odelia Folse, Marie Folse and Celine Folse; and one great-grandson
• U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II

Beverly ‘Nanie’ Lovell Kennedy

• age 69, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, S.T. Kennedy of Houma; one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport, and Debbie Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; two brothers, Gerald Lovell of Gray and Allie Lovell Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Sylvia Boudreaux of Bayou Dularge, Rosalee Champagne of Houma and Delores Lirette of Marrero; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Allie Joseph Lovell Sr. and Rosanell Trosclair Lovell; one brother, Edmond "T-Boy" Lovell; and two sisters, Joyce Neeley and Barbara Lovell Harvey
• retired owner of Beverly’s Beauty Shop, which was in existence for 23 years; also a charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Melvin Joseph ‘Joe’ Punch

• age 68, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Adams Punch; his mother, Edith Punch Cunningham; two daughters, Jennine Dumont and husband, Nason, and Rhonda LeBouef and husband, Craig; and three grandchildren, Natasha Adair and Heather and Jada LeBouef
• preceded in death by his father, Orice Punch Sr.; his stepfather, Willis Cunningham; a brother, Orice Punch Jr.; and two sisters, Anna Rose Folse and Beverly Punch
• U.S. Army veteran and worked as a pipefitter for Bollinger Shipyards; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Janet Gros Zeringue

• age 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 2, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Dr. Kent Rhodes and wife, Karen Rhodes, and Troy Rhodes Sr. and wife, Wendy Rhodes; one daughter, Stacie Hebert Bauman and husband, George Bauman Jr.; two brothers, Jerry Gros and wife, Velma, and Edmond Gros and wife, Janelle; one sister, MaryAnn Torres and husband, Micheal Torres; nine grandchildren, Troy Rhodes Jr., Summer Dardar, Jude Hebert, Jared Triche, Hayden Triche, Ryan Rhodes, Racheal Rhodes, Joshua Rhodes and Jacob Rhodes; and four great-grandchildren, Raine Dardar, Jaxx Dardar, Mazy Rhodes and Leilyn Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Zeringue Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Aline Thibodaux Gros; one granddaughter, Kamber Danielle Triche; three brothers, Emanuel, Carroll and Russell Gros; and two sisters, Emma and Katherine Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

July 4, 2006

George J. Ordoyne

• age 86, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgena Ordoyne; one daughter, Mrs. Elbert "Debra" Gaudet; and one grandchild, Lamar Benoit
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Emelia Andras Ordoyne; three brothers, Cleaveland, Paul and Clifton Ordoyne; and one sister, Cecile Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Johnnie M. Jaccuzzo

• age 94, a lifelong resident of Houma, died at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006
• visitation to prayer service Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Carey M. Jaccuzzo of Houma; one daughter, Susan Henry of Schriever; one brother, Emile Jaccuzzo of Houma; one sister, Betty J. Pellegrino of Maryland; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Juliette C. Jaccuzzo; his parents, Joseph Jaccuzzo and Rose Catanese Jaccuzzo; one brother, Dr. James V. Jaccuzzo; and one sister, Mamie Jaccuzzo
• president of Jaccuzzo Realty Co. and Jaccuzzo Land Co., which also included ownership in the Bijou and Drive Inn Amusement Co.; owned and operated a new car and truck dealership on Barrow Street for over 30 years selling Studebaker cars and trucks; served as chairman of the board of the Houma Housing Authority for 18 years and was co-founder of Terrebonne Sportsman League in 1948 where he served as president and lifetime member of the board; president and lifetime member of the Board of the Whiskey Pass Silver King Association

 

July 5, 2006

Christopher Gilbert Carmouche

• age 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, July 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived two brothers, Norman Carmouche and wife, Sandy, and Paul Carmouche and wife, Marti; two sisters, Nancy Robichaux and husband, Howard, and Anne McCollam and husband, Edmund; one brother-in-law, John Huddleston; 19 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; and many "good" cousins
• preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Anna Belle Carmouche; and one sister, Sue Carmouche Huddleston
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sophie Jane Broussard

• age 80, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by six sons, Johnny deLalorie, Richard deLalorie, Carroll deLalorie, Aubry "CoCo" Broussard, Michael Broussard and David Broussard; three brothers, Patrick, Garland and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Ethel Busquet and Betty Walet; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florence Berard Guidry; and one sister, Beverly Chauffee
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

July 6, 2006

Burl Anderson Jr.

• age 79, a native of Algiers and resident of Gretna, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006
• funeral services were held at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by three sons, Edward J. Anderson Sr. of New Orleans, Keven Spencer of Tennessee and Arnold Spencer of California; one daughter, Gail A. Veal and husband, Leon, of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Orelia J. Parker and Burl Anderson Sr.; and one son, James Lee Anderson
• retired criminal sheriff officer and was a member of Fraternal Order of Police; U.S. Army veteran

Acton Joseph Anselmi Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gelvase Anselmi and Acton Anselmi Jr.; two daughters, Christine "Christy" A. Bourg and Janelle A. Shur; one brother, Gibson Anselmi; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gelvase Joseph and Elizabeth Dantin Anselmi; and one brother, Preston Anselmi
• U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Daniel Everette Bell Jr.

• age 27, a native of Inglewood, Calif., a former resident of Los Angeles, Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, June 25, 2006
• memorial service Sunday at Greater King David Baptist Church in Baton Rouge
• survived by his mother, Sheila Walker and stepfather, Sidney Upton; his father, Daniel E. Bell Sr.; two brothers, Bruce Gray and Frank Bell; one sister, Cheyncitha Gray; his grandmothers, Olla Bell and Samella Howard; and numerous relatives
• worked for the Footlocker and Home Furniture Co.; member of Kappa Alpha Psi, a Mason and Eastern Star; member of Rising Star Baptist Church

Wilma Louise Lapeyrouse Cenac

• age 83, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Gorum J. Cenac Jr. and wife, Mary, of Tulsa, Okla., and David L. Cenac of Houma; five daughters, Cynthia C. Foster of Rusk, Texas, April C. Guidry of Orlando, Fla., Trudy C. Piper and husband, John, of Plano, Texas, Judith C. Boudreaux and husband, Keith, of Houma, and Mary C. Clausen and husband, Brian, of Thibodaux; one sister, Iris L. Ford of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gorum J. Cenac Sr.; her parents, Augustave Abel Lapeyrouse and Mary Catherine Belanger Lapeyrouse; two brothers, J.P. Lapeyrouse and Lionel Lapeyrouse; and three sisters, Aline Bascle, Leona L. Pirnie and Gertrude L. Bienvenu
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Raymond James Grabert Sr.

• age 66, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Victoria Mary Navarre Grabert of Houma; one son, Raymond James Grabert Jr. and wife, Jennifer, of Calhoun City, Miss.; one daughter, Barbara G. Kimberly and husband, Keith, of Raceland; one brother, Robert Grabert of Raceland; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Grabert and Odile Schouest Grabert; and one brother, Joseph Grabert
• an electrician at Chabert Medical Center and Terrebonne General Medical Center; U.S. Army veteran and a member of Coteau Baptist Church

Patsy Trahan Hebert

• age 64, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Octave Hebert Sr.; eight sons, Patrick Hebert and wife, Sophie C., Todd Hebert and wife, Debra P., Billy Hebert and wife, Annette S., Ted Hebert and wife, Pam T., Octave "Jay" Hebert and wife, Shelley D., Roy Hebert, Paul Hebert and Charles Hebert and wife, Misty G.; one daughter, Patricia Hebert; one brother, Louis "Track" Trahan; four sisters, Margie T. Cressione, Audrey T. Doucet, Voilet T. Guidry and Vivian T. Arceneaux; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Trahan Sr. and Lillian Savoie Trahan; and one brother, Anthony Trahan
• enjoyed playing cards, bingo and visiting with her family; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Mary ‘Sue’ N. Johnson

• age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006
• visitation Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Levi Johnson; four sons, Steven, Richard, Anthony and Cliffton Wayne Johnson; eight sisters, Hattie James, Betty Holmes, Bonnie James, Stacey James, Neomia James, Bertha Blake, Penny Arvie and Geraldine Rothschild; three brothers, Roy James, Willie Newton and Joseph Tilliams; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Issac Newton and Rosemary James Welsh; and her grandparents, Ozelin James and Hattie James
• food server with Garland Food Service and Terrebonne Parish

Clothile Granier Kraemer

• age 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Kraemer, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 66 years, Kermit Kraemer Sr.; one son, Kermit Kraemer Jr.; two daughters, Evelyn K. Hotard and Roxanne K. Angelloz; two brothers, Kert Granier and Phillip Granier; two sisters, Laura Gravois and Amanda Steib; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Theophile Granier and Melanie Martinez Granier; three brothers, Leo Paul Granier Sr., Joseph Granier and Lawrence Granier Sr.; three sisters, Elaine Cortez, Marion Cortez and Louise Rome; and one great-grandchild, Matthew Hotard
• member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church

Clamce Oubre

• age 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, June 30, 2006
• funeral services were held Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janet Ruelet Oubre of Vacherie; two sons, Alvin Oubre and wife, Connie, of Labadieville and Danny Oubre and wife, Loretta, of Vacherie; two daughters, Marcia Stagni of Palm Bay, Fla., and Pam Thibodaux of Thibodaux; two brothers, Roland and Jesse "J.T." Oubre Sr., both of Vacherie; two sisters, Shirley Simon of Vacherie and Mildred Landry of Thibodaux; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Therance and Clothilde Rome Oubre; one daughter, Rebecca; three brothers, Calvin, Lawrence and Ernest; and three sisters, Delores Ockmond, Celie Chenier and Gladys Becnel
• retired after 30 years of service with Ormet and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea

Jeremy Dale Welch

• age 29, a resident of DeQuincy, died Saturday, July 1, 2006
• funeral services were held today at The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, with burial today at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville
• survived by his parents, Rodger Dale and Clelma June Welch of DeQuincy; one son, Tristen Dale Welch of San Augustine, Texas; one daughter, Makenzie Rachelle Welch of San Augustine; and his fianceé, Amanda Jackson of DeQuincy
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clelma Ardelle and Eva Rogers and Buddy Welch and Evylene Welch Lawhorn
• employed by Turner Industries

 

July 7, 2006

Ruth K. Woodruff

• age 95, a native of Ames, Iowa, and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, June 15, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews, with burial in Ames Municipal Cemetery
• survived by two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one niece
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Woodruff; her parents, Burdett and Mary Kent; one son, James Douglas Woodruff; and one sister, Marion K. Barger
• very active in the Pink Ladies, U.M.W. and Senior Olympics

Mary ‘Sue’ N. Johnson

• age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006
• visitation today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Levi Johnson; four sons, Steven, Richard, Anthony and Cliffton Wayne Johnson; eight sisters, Hattie James, Betty Holmes, Bonnie James, Stacey James, Neomia James, Bertha Blake, Penny Arvie and Geraldine Rothschild; eight brothers, Bennie, Lawrence, Michael, Joseph, Clayton, Steven Roy James, Willie Newton and Joseph Tilliams; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Issac Newton and Rosemary James Welsh; and her grandparents, Ozelin James and Hattie James
• food server with Garland Food Service and Terrebonne Parish
• Community Funeral Home

Bethany Jane Burleigh Hebert

• age 73, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Gaylen Paul Hebert and wife, Dawn, and Bennet Leigh Hebert and wife, Wendy, of Houma; two daughters, Bonnie H. Doucet and husband, Leonard, and Marla H. Guidry and husband, Brooke, of Houma; one brother, Ronald Anthony Burleigh and wife, Janice, of California; six grandchildren, Austin and Amber Hebert, Eric and Jordan Doucet, and Connor and Grant Guidry, all of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Pierson Anthony Faulkner
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Paul Hebert; her parents, Charles William Burleigh and Wilda Louise Prudhomme Burleigh; one son, William Thayne Hebert; and one brother, Charles William Burleigh Jr.
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norma Robichaux Champagne

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by three sons, John Champagne and wife, Margaret, David Champagne and wife, Regina, and James Champagne Sr. and wife, Claire; two daughters, Mary Pertuit and husband, Wayne, and Janet Thibodaux and husband, Wayne; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton J. Champagne; her parents, Robert and Viola Boudreaux Robichaux; two brothers, Adam Robichaux and Roy Robichaux Sr.; one sister, Eve R. Long; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Clinton John Adams

• age 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Ronald Adams and wife, Aline, and Joseph Adams and wife, Sheryl; two sisters, Barbara Adams Ordoyne and Catherine Adams Thibodaux; five nephews, Lionel Adams, Elvis Adams, Toby Adams, Joseph Adams Jr. and Jonathon Thibodaux; four nieces, Tabitha Morvant, Sibyl Marcotte, Erin Bolt and Sarah Thibodaux; two great-nephews, Dylan Adams and Trevor Thibodaux; and two great-nieces, Alicia Pellegrin and Kaitlyn Adams

Adam Meads Sr.

• age 91, a resident of Napoleonville, died at Heritage Manor of Napoleonville, Sunday, July 2, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son-in-law, Carril J. Cooks of Labadieville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Leola Thomas Meads; his parents, Victor and Mary Mack Meads; one son, Adam Meads Jr.; one daughter, Mary Lee Meads Cooks; three sisters; and seven brothers
• retired employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery

 

July 8, 2006

Gary Chaisson

• age 53, of Houma, died in a car wreck, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Prospect Street
• survived by his parents, Ann Chaisson of Thibodaux and Tildon Chaisson of Lockport; one daughter, April Chaisson; four grandchildren; five brothers, Edward and wife, Ruth Lombas, of Larose, Dave and wife, Dolores Lombas, of Chauvin, James and wife, Debra Chaisson, of Thibodaux, Paul and wife, Mary Ann Chaisson, of Bayou Blue and Greg Chaisson of Lockport; one sister, Jennifer Chaisson of Lockport; and numerous nieces and nephews
• employed by E.B.I.; member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

JoAnn Chaisson

• age 57, of Houma, died in a car wreck, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006
• memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Prospect Street
• survived by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Henrietta Territa of Labadieville; one son, Shane and wife, Teresa Lirette; one granddaughter, Mariela; two grandsons, Shane Jr. and Kalby, of Marrero; three sisters, Virginia "Gina" Cunningham and husband, Charles "Vern", of Houma, Darlene Montz and husband, Brent, of Vacherie, and Sandra Richard and husband, Linden, of Thibodaux; one brother, Joseph Territa Jr. of Gonzales; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews
• homemaker, loved working in her flower garden and loved making other people happy; member of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Mary Loise Coxon

• age 63, a native of Houma, died in San Bernard-ino County, Calif., Wednes-day, June 28, 2006
• survived by two daughters, Phajarita and Jemina; one son, Allen; two granddaughters, Charla and Helena; and one grandson, Marcus

Elmer Joseph Duplantis

• age 78, died Thursday, July 6, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed Sunday at the funeral home by the Elizabeth Ann Seton Rosary Group; funeral service Monday at St. Pius X Church
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Earl Williams

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Harold Lyons; and one sister, Alice Lyons
• preceded in death by his father, Earl Scoby; and his mother, May Lyons

 

July 9, 2006

no entries posted

 

July 10, 2006

Thomas E. ‘Redman’ Reynolds Jr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Dede White Reynolds; one son, Ryan White; three daughters, Alicia White, Tammy Gore and Darlene Gore Bremermann; three sisters, Bettie Singleton, Trudy Bacino and Cynthia Frazure; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Reynolds Sr. and Tillie Reynolds
• member of the American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland

Gary Joseph Landry Sr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Virginia Gautreaux Landry; two sons, Gary Landry Jr. and wife, Naomi, and Ron Landry; two daughters, Kaye Lynn Pennex and husband, Darryl, and Angele Landry; three brothers, Wallace Landry and wife, Linda, Dave Landry and wife, Donna, and Gerald Landry and wife, Roxanne; one sister, Carolyn Rousseau and husband, Beau; eight grandchildren, Amie and Heather Pennex, Ron Jr. and Jordan Landry, Cassie and Lanie Louviere, and Drew and Malori Landry; and his godmother, Gloria "Mim" LeCompte
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Elizabeth "Bell" Detillier Landry; his father and mother-in-law, Roland Sr. and Odit Gautreaux; and one brother, Donald Landry
• shipfitter for Avondale Shipyard for 40 years and was a former fireman for the Raceland Volunteer Fire Dept.; enjoyed working, carpentry and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home

Byron John Granier

• age 53, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josie Legendre Granier; his mother, Dorothy Cortez Granier; four sons, Jared Granier and wife, Hope, Clint and Benjamin "Ben" Granier and Kenny Martinez; one daughter, Desiree "Desi" Dufrene and husband, Lynn "Boogie"; three brothers, Wilfred "Bayou", Oscar and Chester Granier; five sisters, Elodie Rome, Iris Landry, Rosemary Adams, Dorothy "Dot" Granier and Mona Folse; and six grandchildren, Matthew, Zane, Brianna and Chelsey Granier, Alyssa Dufrene and Brooke Martinez
• preceded in death by his father, Dave Granier; one son, Nicholas "Nick" Granier; and one sister, Pamela Becnel; deacon for Victory Assembly of God Church and was a carpenter for Alliance in Thibodaux; enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family; member of Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie
• Samart Funeral Home

Percy J. ‘Pete’ deGravelles Jr.

• native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, July 8, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel; wake service Tuesday in the chapel; memorial service Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Mausoleum
• survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jane Roane deGravelles of Lafayette; five daughters, Roane Risher and husband, Greg, of Houma, Judith Boutte and husband, R.J., of Lafayette, Carol Williams and husband, Rick, of Kernersville, N.C., Renee DeMoss and husband, Mark, of Greenville, S.C., and Diane Trull and husband, Steve, of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Bob deGravel of Sacramento, Calif.; four sisters, Abbie McNulty, Charlotte LeBlanc and Renee Stirling, all of Franklin and Jeannette Piette of Appleton, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Steven Risher, David Risher, Katherine Boutte, Scott Boutte, Jane Williams, Parker Williams and Garic Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Allison Risher and Megan Risher
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy J. deGravelles Sr. and Abbie Marin deGravelles; and two sisters, Marin Piette and Mary Moreau
• born Dec. 17, 1928 in Franklin, into one of the most recognized sugar families in Louisiana; joined his father in a farming partnership that was eventually incorporated as Tech Planting; during this time, active in the St. Mary Parish Farm Bureau and was on the board of directors of St. Mary Sugar Co-op; in 1976 chosen King Sucrose XXXV of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, and in 1979 Progressive Farmer Magazine selected him as Man of the Year in Service to Louisiana Agriculture; in 1993, received from the Dwyer Memorial the coveted "Sugar Man of the Year for 1992"
• more than just a sugar cane farmer; very active in the American Sugar Cane League, chairing many committees during his tenure as a member of the Board of Directors; in 1977 he was elected the 29th president of the American Sugar Cane League and from 1988 to 1993 served as general manager of the League; in 1976 served as president of the Louisiana Division of the American Society of Sugar Technologists; selected to serve as chairman of the National Legislative Committee; also a distinguished leader for the sugar industry in Washington, DC for many years. In 2006, for his outstanding and dedicated service to the Louisiana sugar industry Mr. deGravelles received the President’s Award for the American Sugar Cane League
• served as director of the First Commercial Bank of Franklin, which is now Capitol One Bank, on the advisory council with the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta and as a member of the Business Advisory Council to the Board of Governor’s of the Federal Reserve System; active in strengthening support for LSU, organizing and serving as the first president of the Louisiana State University Parents Club; also organized and served as chairman of the task force that created the LSU Agricultural Leadership Program
• upon retirement, he and his wife relocated to Lafayette where once again his knowledge, leadership and compassion guided him to serve their new community; served on the board of directors of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, International Trade Development Group of LeCentre International DeLafayette, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Board, Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, the Shadows on the Teche and the Acadiana Arts Council Board; also active in the American Diabetes Association; served as board member of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, serving as chairman on the board in 2000
• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

 

July 11, 2006

Richard Floyd Tullous Jr.

• age 78, a native of Coushatta and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 9, 2006
• survived by his wife, Lilah Ilgenfritz Tullous; his mother, Ruby Banburg Tullous; two sons, James Charles Tullous and Richard Floyd Tullous III; three daughters, Lilah Virginia Tullous, Janice T. Chiasson and Becky T. Bazare; two sisters, Gloria Gaulden and Edna Puffpaff; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Richard Floyd Tullous Sr.; and one sister, Judy Bounds

Clarence ‘Sue’ Pitre

• age 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Randy Pitre and wife, Charlotte, and Troy G. Pitre and wife, Rozanna; three brothers, Edward, Eddie and Mark Pitre; two sisters, Edith Pitre and Hazel Redmond; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Merita Guidry Pitre; his parents, Mark and Judith Lafort Pitre; and one grandson, Ronnie J. Pitre
• retired bus driver for Lafourche Parish School Board for 19 years and was a U.S. Army veteran; past member of the VFW and enjoyed fishing; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

July 12, 2006

Mona Griffin Orgeron

• age 52, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 6:24 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Wayne Orgeron; two sons, James "Tony" and Christopher Terwilliger; one daughter, Alyce Martin and husband, Michael; one brother, John "Beaver" Griffin Sr.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lice Plaisance Griffin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Rev. Stephen Ernest Landry Sr.

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home; dismissal service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vera White Landry; one son, Stephen Ernest Landry Jr.; one daughter, Julie Landry McHugh of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers, the Rev. Donald E. Landry and wife, Eleanor, of Bathe, N.Y., and the Rev. Edward N. Landry Jr. and wife, Betty, of Houma; two sisters, Gloria Landry Hutchings and husband, Jim, of West Columbia, Texas, and Eleanor Landry Hebert and husband, Waybrun J. Hebert Jr. of Houma; one sister-in-law, Alice Ellender Landry; one grandchild, Bryce Williams Christopher of Henderson; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Edward N. Landry Sr. and Sarah Wright Landry LeBouef; one brother, Lester A. Landry Sr.; and two nieces, Sarah Landry Laird and Kim Elizabeth Landry
• ministry for more than 40 years and was known to the Chauvin Community as Pastor of God’s House of Restoration
• Samart Funeral Home

Regina Marie Duplantis

• age 34, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Paul Anthony LeBlanc Sr.; her mother, Florence C. Breaux; one son, Kody Lee Duplantis; four brothers, George Davis Duplantis Jr., Floyd Jr., Jerome and Troy Fanguy; and one sister, and Donna Faye Smith
• preceded in death by her father, George Davis Duplantis Sr.; and two brothers, Johnny Duplantis and Edgar Fanguy
• homemaker and a member of the Krewe of Mardi Gras; enjoyed bingo and playing on the computer

JoAnne Delatte Boudreaux

• age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, July 6, 2006
• mass was held at Thibodaux Funeral Home and burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Joseph N. "Shorty" Boudreaux; her parents, Noah and Verna Tabor Delatte; one step-son, Jerry Boudreaux; one step-daughter, Joyce Andras; one brother, Noah Delatte Jr.; three sisters, Diana Small, Thelma Delatte and Tiffany Andras; a niece, Rhonda Tabor and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Hebert and Theresa Delatte

Helen Lundgren Acosta

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Belle Rose, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Mausoleum in Donaldsonville
• survived by one son, Clark Acosta and wife, Joy, of Belle Rose; two grandsons, Kent Acosta of Belle Rose and Cody Acosta of Baton Rouge; two granddaughters, Tracy Gros of Brusly McCall and Shelly Landry of Napoleonville; two great-granddaughters, Jerilyn Landry of Napoleonville and Jordie Acosta of Belle Rose; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Gros and Eula Lungren Gros; her husband, Jerry Acosta; one daughter, Pam Gros; and one son, Kent Acosta
• administrative secretary for Assumption Parish Waterworks
• Ourso Funeral Home

Richard Floyd Tullous Jr.

• age 78, a native of Coushatta and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 9, 2006
• survived by his wife, Lilah Ilgenfritz Tullous; his mother, Ruby Banburg Tullous; two sons, James Charles Tullous and Richard Floyd Tullous III; three daughters, Lilah Virginia Tullous, Janie T. Chiasson and Becky T. Bazare; two sisters, Gloria Gaulden and Edna Puffpaff; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Richard Floyd Tullous Sr.; and one sister, Judy Bounds

Elmire C. Gilbert

• age 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, July 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Keith and Brent Alleman; two brothers, Clyde and Eugene Campo; four grandchildren, Kali Langley, Vicky Alleman, Jason Alleman and Erika Alleman; and one great-grandchild, Ivy Seaton
• preceded in death by her husband, Reggie Gilbert; her parents, Joseph Campo and Annette Daudmon Campo; and five brothers, Alvin, Joseph Jr., Owen, A.C. and Roy Campo
• member of the Immaculate Conception Church and Ladies Altar Society, a catechism teacher, a benefactor of her church and community, a friend to all and a great mom
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

July 13, 2006

Ray Cyprian Voisin

• age 67, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. July 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Eloi Church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Knight Voisin; five sons, Terry Voisin of Theriot, Keith Voisin and wife, Kim, of Houma, David Voisin and wife, Diane, of Theriot, Ted Voisin and wife, Melinda, of Theriot, Lynn Voisin and wife, Jeré, of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Anne Voisin Bonvillian and husband, Charles Bonvillian Jr., of Houma; seven granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Tracy, Amanda, Samantha, Hayley and Amber Voisin; one grandson, Wyatt Bonvillian; two step-granddaughters, Alexis Bonvillian and Misty Menou; one step-grandson, Cody Morrison; a step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Higgins; three sisters, Ruth Voisin Grabert of Raceland, Ethel Voisin Brunet and husband, Kirvie, of Theriot and Gloria Voisin Champagne of Theriot; two brothers, Nolan Voisin and wife, Dorothy, of Theriot and Ronald Voisin and wife, Joanne, of Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyprian and Theresa Dupre Voisin and four brothers, Andy, Wilbert, Chester and Ruby Voisin
• after graduating in 1956 from St. Frances de Sales High School, worked for Standard Tile and Concrete and later transferred to Terrebonne Lumber and Concrete Co. where he managed the concrete division; in 1982, became one of the partner-owners of Terrebonne Lumber, later Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Center and Terrebonne Concrete LLC
• until his stroke in 2000, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and sometimes golfer who loved to spend time with his fellow sportsmen; shortly after the Dularge Fire Co. was formed served as assistant fire chief. He was also a former president of the Houma Golf Club
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norris Anthony Scott

• age 61, native and resident of Houma, died at 1:26 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel with place of burial announced later
• survived by his wife, Mary Barbara Billiot Scott of Houma; two sons, Robin Brunet Sr. and Darryl Billiot of Houma; two daughters, Samantha Marcel and husband, Mel, of Chauvin and Vickie Price and husband, Daren, of Lockport; two brothers, Horace Scott of Houma and Nelson Scott of Dulac; one sister, Rita Gregoire of Dulac, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Scott Jr. and Azella Verrett Scott; one son, Charles Brunet and one sister Adeline Brunet
• welder at Main Iron Works

 

July 14, 2006

Ray Cyprian Voisin

• age 67, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. July 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Eloi Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Knight Voisin; five sons, Terry Voisin of Theriot, Keith Voisin and wife, Kim, of Houma, David Voisin and wife, Diane, of Theriot, Ted Voisin and wife, Melinda, of Theriot, Lynn Voisin and wife, Jere’, of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Anne Voisin Bonvillian and husband, Charles Bonvillian Jr., of Houma; seven granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Tracy, Amanda, Samantha, Hayley and Amber Voisin; one grandson, Wyatt Bonvillian; two step-granddaughters, Alexis Bonvillian and Misty Menou; one step-grandson, Cody Morrison; a step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Higgins; three sisters, Ruth Voisin Grabert of Raceland, Ethel Voisin Brunet and husband, Kirvie, of Theriot and Gloria Voisin Champagne of Theriot; two brothers, Nolan Voisin and wife, Dorothy, of Theriot and Ronald Voisin and wife, Joanne, of Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyprian and Theresa Dupre Voisin and four brothers, Andy, Wilbert, Chester and Ruby Voisin
• after he graduated in 1956 from St. Frances de Sales High School, worked for Standard Tile and Concrete and later transferred to Terrebonne Lumber and Concrete Co. where managed the concrete division; in 1982, he became one of the partner-owners of Terrebonne Lumber, later Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Center and Terrebonne Concrete LLC
• until his stroke in 2000, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and sometimes golfer who loved to spend time with his fellow sportsmen; shortly after the Dularge Fire Co. was formed, served as assistant fire chief; also a former president of the Houma Golf Club
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vincent Brown

• age 76, a native of Darrow and resident of Donaldsonville, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donalsonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Buena Vista Baptist Cemetery in Lemonville
• survived by two sons, Larry and Vincent Brown Jr.; one daughter, Barbara Ross and husband, Bryant, of Donaldsonville; one sister, Hilda Brown; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Brown; and one brother, Junius Speed
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Mary Gayle Toups

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux; religious service at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Larry and Michael Toups; two nieces Laura and Elizabeth Toups; and one nephew, Daniel Toups
• preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Doris Weldon Toups
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Creasy A. Robinson

• age 78, a native of Donaldsonville, a longtime resident of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in Thibodaux
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Providence Park in Kenner
• survived by two sons, Harold Tillery and Ronnie Bailey, both of New Orleans; one sister, Harriet Butler of New Orleans; one brother, Willie Bailey of New Orleans; one grandchild; one great-grandchild
• member of Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church; member of Senior Mission and Two Cavalry; served as former president of Pastors Aide Club and board secretary of Jr. Deaconess

Glory Clause Morvant

• age 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Vacherie, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, Cameron "Buddy" Morvant Jr. and wife, Gilda, Robert "Moe" Morvant and wife, Dollie, and Jerald Morvant and wife, Maxine; two daughters, Carol M. Aucoin and husband, Mike, and Debra M. Toney and husband, A.J.; one sister, Ethel "Pill" Clause; one daughter-in-law, Linda Ordoyne Morvant; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cameron Morvant Sr.; one son, Charles Morvant; her parents, St. Clair Clause Sr. and Marie Delaune Clause; four brothers, St. Clair Jr., Claude, Pierre and George Clause; four sisters, Ella Talbot, Eula Boudreaux, Addie Menuet and Mae Clause; one grandson, Shane Broomes; and one great-granddaughter, Emma Alexander
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Helen ‘Lena’ Lirette

• age 95, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 8:48 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in church cemetery
• survived by one son, John Lirette; four daughters, Annie Delaune, Cecile Guillot, Pearl Aysen and Ethel Lirette; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lirette; her parents, Aubin and Heloise Pelligrin LeBouef; one daughter, Rita L. Loupe; one brother, Joseph LeBouef; two sisters Valerie Hebert and Leona Lirette; two grandchildren, Emile Guillot and Elizabeth Aysen
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Pershing E. Guidry

• age 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006
• funeral services Friday at the at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son John Allen Guidry and wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" and children, Jamie Schouest and husband, Corey, and their children, Olivia, John Michael and Elizabeth Schouest and Jarrett Guidry and wife, Linsay; and two daughters, Alberta Guidry Jones and husband, Don, and children, Tina Menier and husband, Benoit, and their child, Kaitlin Shantiai, Tracie Laing and husband, Eddie; and Tunisia Guidry Wade and husband, Martin, and child, Pershing "T-Per" Wade
• preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Smith Guidry; his parents, Maxmillin and Carmilite Guidry; one grandchild, Mark David Jones; five brothers, Nestor, Clovis, Hector, Torris and Mabry Guidry; and six sisters, Niase Truxillo, Nolia Guidry, Attress Blanchard, Carrie Leonard and Mary Sherman
• member of the American Legion and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; World War II veteran and served proudly in the U.S. Navy
• Samart Funeral Home

Percy J. ‘Pete’ deGravelles Jr.

• native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, July 8, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel; wake service Tuesday in the chapel; memorial service Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Mausoleum
• survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jane Roane deGravelles of Lafayette; five daughters, Roane Risher and husband, Greg, of Houma, Judith Boutte and husband, R.J., of Lafayette, Carol Williams and husband, Rick, of Kernersville, N.C., Renee DeMoss and husband, Mark, of Greenville, S.C., and Diane Trull and husband, Steve, of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Bob deGravel of Sacramento, Calif.; four sisters, Abbie McNulty, Charlotte LeBlanc and Renee Stirling, all of Franklin and Jeannette Piette of Appleton, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Steven Risher, David Risher, Katherine Boutte, Scott Boutte, Jane Williams, Parker Williams and Garic Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Allison Risher and Megan Risher
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy J. deGravelles Sr. and Abbie Marin deGravelles; and two sisters, Marin Piette and Mary Moreau
• born Dec. 17, 1928 in Franklin, into one of the most recognized sugar families in Louisiana; joined his father in a farming partnership that was eventually incorporated as Tech Planting; during this time, active in the St. Mary Parish Farm Bureau and was on the board of directors of St. Mary Sugar Co-op; in 1976 he was chosen King Sucrose XXXV of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, and in 1979 Progressive Farmer Magazine selected him as Man of the Year in Service to Louisiana Agriculture; in 1993, received from the Dwyer Memorial the coveted "Sugar Man of the Year for 1992"
• very active in the American Sugar Cane League, chairing many committees during his tenure as a member of the Board of Directors; in 1977 elected the 29th president of the American Sugar Cane League and from 1988 to 1993 served as general manager of the League; in 1976 served as president of the Louisiana Division of the American Society of Sugar Technologists; selected to serve as chairman of the National Legislative Committee; also a distinguished leader for the sugar industry in Washington, DC for many years; in 2006, for his outstanding and dedicated service to the Louisiana sugar industry received the President’s Award for the American Sugar Cane League
• served as director of the First Commercial Bank of Franklin, which is now Capitol One Bank, on the advisory council with the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta and as a member of the Business Advisory Council to the Board of Governor’s of the Federal Reserve System; active in strengthening support for LSU, organizing and serving as the first president of the Louisiana State University Parents Club; also organized and served as chairman of the task force that created the LSU Agricultural Leadership Program
• upon his retirement, he and his wife relocated to Lafayette where once again his knowledge, leadership and compassion guided him to serve their new community; served on the board of directors of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, International Trade Development Group of LeCentre International DeLafayette, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Board, Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, the Shadows on the Teche and the Acadiana Arts Council Board; also active in the American Diabetes Association; served as board member of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, serving as chairman on the board in 2000
• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

Clemence Bouzigard David

• age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, July 13, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Hilton Jr., Dean and Harry David; one daughter, Emelie Cheramie; five brothers, Edgar, Norbert, Maurice, Erris and George Bouzigard; one sister, Louisa Bouzigard; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hilton David Sr.; her parents Edgar and Emelie Dantin Bouzigard; one son, Harold David; two brothers, Leo and Lorris Bouzigard; seven sisters, Clarise Bouzigard, Eusta Lefort, Aleia Lefort, Inez Martin, Laura Terrebonne, Julie Lefort and Nora Bouzigard; and one great-granddaughter, Lacey Guidry
• Catholic

 

July 15, 2006

Carla Jean Hampton Brown

• age 41, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Herman and Joyce Hampton; one son, Entré Hampton, of Raceland; one daughter, Arianté Brown, of Raceland; two sisters, Demetria Hampton, of Raceland and Vanessa Hampton, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Craig Hampton, of Houma and Jerome Hampton, of Anchorage, Alaska
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Matthew and Gertie Mae Verrett and Fredrick and Viola Hampton
• Baptist; enjoyed shopping, caring for children and going to the movies

Clemence Bouzigard David

• age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, July 13, 2006
• visitation until funeral time today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, followed by burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Hilton David Jr., Dean David and Harry David; one daughter, Emelie Cheramie; five brothers, Edgar, Norbert, Maurice, Erris and George Bouzigard; one sister, Louisa Bouzigard, 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hilton David Sr.; her parents, Edgar and Emelie Dantin Bouzigard; one son, Harold David; two brothers, Leo and Lorris Bouzigard; seven sisters, Clarise Bouzigard, Eusta Lefort, Aleia Lefort, Inez Martin, Laura Terrebonne, Julie Lefort and Nora Bouzigard; and one great-granddaughter, Lacey Guidry
• Catholic

Octave Pierre ‘Sue’ Dupre Jr.

• age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Don Dupre and wife, Christine, of Gray; one daughter, Dena Johnston and husband, Joe, of Houma; one brother, Dennis Dupre, of Houma, two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux, of Marrero and Alice Kreamer, of Houma; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nell Mae Fonseca Dupre; his parents, Octave Pierre Dupre Sr. and Philomene LeBoeuf Dupre; three brothers, Sylvest Dupre, Alex Dupre and Wallace Dupre; two sisters, Maggie Dupre and Cecile Henry; and one granddaughter, Kristy Brown
• retired driller with Wheless Drilling Company and a commercial fisherman; served in the U.S. Army and Air Force during World War II; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Lauren Gregory Talbot

• age 27, a native of Plattenville and resident of Belle Rose, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge
• visitation until funeral time today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass today at the church, followed by internment and committal service in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nicole Giroir Talbot of Belle Rose; his parents, Greg "Moose" and Mel Talbot of Plattenville; one sister, Tia Barbera, and husband, Matt, of Napoleonville; one brother, Jacob Talbot, of Plattenville; one niece and godchild, Peyton Ann Barbera, of Napoleonville; one godchild, Ethan Jon Howell, of Galliano; one maternal grandmother; and one paternal grandmother
• preceded in death by his paternal grandfathers, Gaston C. Bordis Jr. and Lawrence O. Talbot
• production technician for Dow, Grand Bayou Operations

Ray Cyprian Voisin

• age 67, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. July 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness
• visitation Friday and to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at St. Eloi Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Knight Voisin; five sons, Terry Voisin of Theriot, Keith Voisin and wife, Kim, of Houma, David Voisin and wife, Diane, of Theriot, Ted Voisin and wife, Melinda, of Theriot, Lynn Voisin and wife, Jere’, of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Anne Voisin Bonvillian and husband, Charles Bonvillian Jr., of Houma; seven granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Tracy, Amanda, Samantha, Hayley and Amber Voisin; one grandson, Wyatt Bonvillian; two step-granddaughters, Alexis Bonvillian and Misty Menou; one step-grandson, Cody Morrison; a step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Higgins; three sisters, Ruth Voisin Grabert of Raceland, Ethel Voisin Brunet and husband, Kirvie, of Theriot and Gloria Voisin Champagne of Theriot; two brothers, Nolan Voisin and wife, Dorothy, of Theriot and Ronald Voisin and wife, Joanne, of Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyprian and Theresa Dupre Voisin and four brothers, Andy, Wilbert, Chester and Ruby Voisin
• after he graduated in 1956 from St. Frances de Sales High School, he worked for Standard Tile and Concrete and later transferred to Terrebonne Lumber and Concrete Co. where he managed the concrete division; in 1982, he became one of the partner-owners of Terrebonne Lumber, later Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Center and Terrebonne Concrete LLC
• until his stroke in 2000, an avid fisherman, hunter and sometimes golfer who loved to spend time with fellow sportsmen; shortly after the Dularge Fire Co. was formed served as assistant fire chief; also a former president of the Houma Golf Club
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

July 16, 2006

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July 17, 2006

Jason Ivy Samanie

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:32 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006
• memorial services Tuesday at Coteau Baptist Church
• survived by his parents, Janet Samanie Reiley and Michael Reiley; his grandparents, Armand and Julia Triche; two stepbrothers, Usie and Tylor Ledet; one sister, Misty Reiley; one stepsister, Sierra Toups; and numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivy Samanie Jr. and Ruth Porche Samanie

Wilbert J. ‘Robie’ Robichaux

• age 81, a native and longtime resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and until funeral time Wednesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his loving wife, Gail Walker Robichaux of Houma; one son, Danny J. Robichaux of Houma; four daughters, Dannette R. Bridgers of Bridge City, Texas, Robin R. Dix of Kenai, Alaska, Penny Robichaux of Sulphur, and Angela R. Wilkins of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl Robichaux and Irene Samanie Robichaux; one brother, Eldridge "T-Boy" Robichaux; and two sisters, Ethel Savage and Shirley Campbell
• joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 and went on to serve his country in World War II, fighting on the front line for 32 months; worked as a carpenter, as he loved to build furniture and work with wood
• talented musician and played several musical instruments including the violin, piano, saxophone, clarinet, mandolin and harmonica; played with the Southern Playboys and was the owner of Robie’s Lounge in Houma for 23 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thomas Davis Madere

• age 67, a native and resident of Hahnville, died at 3:21 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by his wife, Brenda DeJean Madere; four sons, Alan Davis, Mark Stephen, Paul Joseph, and Evan James Madere; two daughters, Mary Frances Clements and Joan Elizabeth Madere; three brothers, Charles Preston, Earl Joseph, and Jan Gerard Madere; four sisters, Mildred Madere, Marian Pizzolato, Fay Madere, and Ann Sellers; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon Preston and Clara Keller Madere; one brother, James Louis Madere; three sisters, Martha Lois Creel, Roberta Lynch, and Dorothy Megas
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; retired teacher and coach for St. Charles Parish schools

Gloria ‘Lamae’ Pitre Cheramie

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two daughters, Sally Cheramie Orgeron and husband, Jimmy, and Vida Cheramie Cheramie, and husband, Neddy; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt J. Cheramie; her parents, Emmanuel and Naomi Gisclair Pitre; one brother Gus Pitre Sr. and infant twin sisters
• seamstress and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary and Homemakers club; enjoyed traveling and was very active in local festivals
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

Emily Marie Trosclair Cheramie

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 4:18 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Dale Marie Cheramie of Gray; five brothers, Fleming Trosclair Sr. of Lockport, Abel Trosclair of Galliano, Mervin Trosclair of Mathews, Lloyd Trosclair and John Trosclair of Thibodaux; four sisters, Lydia Allemand and husband, Morris, Joyce Hebert and husband, Guy, of Larose, Shirley Bonvillian of Westwego, and Louis Smith and husband, Oscar, of Raceland; seven grandchildren, Larry Duet Jr., Cecile Trahan Jr., Renette Bourque, April Gustin, Jimmy Gustin Jr., Necole Trahan, and Donald Gustin.; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents Philibert and Ida Fonseca Trosclair; one daughter Mary Ann Cheramie Trahan; three brothers, Ervin, Joseph, and Philibert Trosclair III; one sister Pearl Bourgeois; and one grandchild, Shannon Coleman
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

July 18, 2006

Dorothy Bascle Prosperie

• age 98, a native of Bourg and resident of Gray, died at 9:25 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday in the chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sons, James Carey and wife, Rita, and Dr. Michael D. and wife, Sue Prosperie; one daughter-in-law, Natasha Prosperie; one daughter, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Arceneaux; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Prosperie; her parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; one son, Norman Joseph Prosperie; four brothers, Eba, Mott, Rheuben and Abby Bascle; and two sisters, Allie Bascle and Phoebe Falgout
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gertie Griffin Ledet

• age 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:42 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ronald Ledet Sr. and Mervin Ledet Jr.; one daughter, Clara Bordelon; two brothers, Kirby Cheramie and Athenas Griffin; two sisters, Eloise Griffin and Jeanette Nunn; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Ledet Sr.; her parents, Justillien and Dulcina Perrin Griffin; and two brothers, Odeno Cheramie and Justillien "Jay" Griffin Jr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Raymond Joseph Chiasson Sr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, July 14, 2006
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Yvette Pitre Chiasson; one son, Raymond Joseph Chiasson Jr.; two daughters, Vicki C. Ledet and Cindy Picou; two brothers, Roy Chiasson and Harold Chiasson; seven sisters, Florence Percle, Margaret Sapia, Pat Savoie, Amy Powell, Kathy Adams, Linda Mahler and Rose Munger; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Florence Oubre Chiasson; one brother, Ronald Chiasson; and one grandchild
• self-employed welder and a U.S. Navy veteran

Roy Francis Caro Sr.

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Audrey Doucet Caro; three sons, Roy "Bud" Caro Jr. and wife, Irma, Shane "Bee" Caro and wife, Chelsi, and Randy Caro and wife, Brandi; three daughters, Gwendolyn Folse and husband, Brian Sr., Sheena Naquin and husband, Deme Jr., and Dawn Caro and fiance, Teddy Charpenter Sr.; one brother, Eugene Caro Sr.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vyner and Edna Brunet Caro; one brother, Vyner J. Caro Sr.; and one sister, Emma Lee Caro Smith
• self-employed carpenter and was Catholic

Bessie Ann Cortez Griffin

• age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; services Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Bruce Griffin; her mother, Cora Belle Cornwell Cortez; two daughters, Kasi Candies and Heather Cortez; four brothers, Donny, Joe, Ferdie and Alfred "Kruser" Cortez; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Alfred Cortez; and one daughter, Cory Candies
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Bridget Hebert Breaux

• age 46, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:04 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Audrey Matherne Hebert of Houma; one son, Cochise Brunet and wife, Jessica, of Houma; one daughter, Desiree’ Brunet of Raceland; one sister, Connie Authement and husband, Douglas, and niece, Brooke; and two grandchildren, Silas Brunet and MacKenzie Breaux
• preceded in death by her father, Nolan P. Hebert; and her grandparents, Justillian and Beulah Toups Hebert and Stanley Matherne Sr. and Rena Chauvin Matherne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

July 19, 2006

Aubin J. ‘Rooney’ Tassin Jr.

• age 68, a native of Wallace and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, July 14, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one sister, Louise T. Faucheux and husband, George; three brothers, Roy Tassin and wife, Anna, Roger Tassin and wife, Janice, and Elie Tassin and wife, Barbara; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Aubin Tassin Sr. and Marie Tassin
• U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War

Robin R. Williams

• age 42, a native of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at Community Bible Church; religious service Thursday at the church
• survived by her fiance, Johnny Adams; her parents, Robert Owen and Rita Balman Williams; two stepchildren, David Adams and Jill Pellegrin; five step-grandchildren, Brennon Arceneaux, Alexis Pierce, Madie Pellegrin, Beau Adams and Addison Pellegrin; one brother, Troy Williams; seven aunts; four uncles; and 18 cousins
• receded in death by her grandparents, Wayne and Bea Butts Balman and Helen Shy Williams
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Paul ‘Smitty’ Smith

• age 61, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 15, 2006
• private memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his friends, Evelyn Handon, Mia Gaubert, Cara Billiot, Joyce Handon, Nicolas Billiot, Joseph Handon and Jerry Handon Jr. and wife, Hazel Clark
• mechanic and was a U.S. Navy veteran
• Samart Funeral Home

Genevieve Babin Bergeron Ramsey

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 22, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Barrow Street in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Carol Ann Bergeron Thibodaux and husband, Kervin; one son, Dana Andrew Bergeron and wife, Anita; one brother, Calvin J. Babin Jr. and wife, Rhea; six grandchildren, Adrian, Wayne, Cindy, John, Dana Jr. and Christopher; five great-grandchildren, Maggie, Logan, Sierra, Brandon and Cassidy; numerous nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Ora Coogan
• preceded in death by her parents, Calvin J. Babin Sr. and Lorel Theriot Babin; her first husband, Gustave Bergeron; and her second husband, Robert "Bob" Ramsey
• before retiring she worked at Houma Bargain Store, West Brothers Department Store and D.H. Holmes; active in the Lions Club and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 31; loved to travel

Emile ‘Black’ Positerry

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia Trahan Positerry of Houma; three sons, Charles Positerry and wife, Melanie, of Bourg, Michael Positerry of Houma and Marvin Positerry of Schriever; two daughters, Kathryn Positerry of Bayou Blue and Deborah Braud and husband, John, of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Charlene Dupre and Mary K. Tracy; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Marguerite Duplantis Positerry; and his grandparents, Emile Duplantis Sr., Edna Braud, Joseph Positerry and Dominica Cale
• retired from TBW Industries and Woodworking

Jo Ann J. Kern

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:07 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Timothy Kern; her mother, Eleanor N. Atchley; two sons, Timothy Charles Kern and Brandon Charles Kern; two daughters, Ashley Marie Kern and Joanna Marie Kern; two brothers, Phillip Jelks and Jamie Jelks; one sister, Paula J. Brossette; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Charles Jelks; one brother, Elroy Jelks; and one sister, Janice Cressionie
• Catholic

Esther ‘Teet Esta’ Melancon Chauvin Guillot

• age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; service Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Milfred Chauvin and wife, Joyce, Horace Chauvin and companion, Sue Naquin, Richard Chauvin and wife, Linda, and Donald Chauvin and wife, Theresa, all of Chauvin; one daughter, Jeanie Chauvin and companion, James Authement; 11 grandchildren, Shelly and James Authement, Ross, Andy, Marty and Terri Broussard, Jessica Pellegrin, Rachel Hebert, Rebecca Price, Lacey LeBouef and Angel Fields; six step-grandchildren, James III, Tina and Jessica Authement, Rachel Naquin, Alvin Welch and Corey Porche; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Milfred Chauvin; her second husband, Valley Guillot; her parents, Clay and Carmelita Trahan Melancon; one daughter, Theresa Chauvin; two daughters-in-law, Rita Chauvin and Gale Porche; one brother, Jackson Melancon; one son-in-law, Vernon LeBouef; two sisters, Marie Melancon and Hazel Dubois; and one great-grandchild
• worked many jobs to support her family, including at a shrimp factory, as a waitress at Triple J. Restaurant, as a janitor at Lacache Middle School for many years and as a nurse’s aid at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 10 years; enjoyed being with people; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Janaí Paige Cheramie

• infant, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:17 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006
• graveside service Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her parents, Tarah Plaisance and Jack Cheramie II; one brother, Jack Cheramie III; one sister, Saress Cheramie; her grandparents, Mary Plaisance, Rudy Plaisance Sr., Lauri and Renis Cheramie and JoAnne Morrison; and her great-grandmother, Merle Bouffanie
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Francis Bouffanie Jr., Jeanette Plaisance and Rudy Plaisance Jr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Jimmie P. Chatagnier

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:21 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006
• private memorial service held
• survived by three sisters, Julie C. Thibodaux, Theresa C. Andras and Geraldine C. Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, James Chatagnier and Leona Neal Chatagnier; and two brothers, Andrew Chatagnier and Francis Chatagnier

 

July 20, 2006

Robin R. Williams

• age 42, a native of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006
• visitation to service time today at Community Bible Church; religious service today at the church
• survived by her fiance, Johnny Adams; her parents, Robert Owen and Rita Balman Williams; two stepchildren, David Adams and Jill Pellegrin; five step-grandchildren, Brennon Arceneaux, Alexis Pierce, Madie Pellegrin, Beau Adams and Addison Pellegrin; one brother, Troy Williams; seven aunts; four uncles; and 18 cousins
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne and Bea Butts Balman and Helen Shy Williams
• Samart Funeral Home

Stella Marie Hutchinson Hebert

• age 76, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Fredrick Hebert and wife, Elaine, Randal Hebert of Montegut, Douglas Hebert and wife, Medora, of Sulphur, Bruce Hebert and wife, Greta, of Montegut and Jody Hebert and wife, Trudy, of Youngsville; one daughter, Francine Dupre and husband, Marvin, of Houma; one brother, Leslie Hutchinson of St. Bernard; three sisters, Mable Falgout, Addie Domingue of Bourg and Thelma Malagarie of Montegut; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Hebert; her parents, Maurice Hutchinson and Albonise Jaubert Hutchinson; six brothers, Magnus, Ellis, John, Alfred, Morris and Joachim Hutchinson; and two sisters, Bernice Authement and Louvenia Rousse
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Judith Marie Guillot

• age 91, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Alice G. Adams of Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Michel and Lydia Alleman Guillot; two brothers, Theard and Lazard Guillot; and one sister, Sophie G. Pirello

Lloyd McKenzie ‘Mack’ Graff Jr.

• age 56, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Paula Preston Graff of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Dorothy Rae Faulkner Capers and James Capers of Pasadena, Texas; three daughters, Carol Cheatham, Dorothy Cabiro of Katy, Texas, and Darah Preston Mason and husband, Lindsay, of Thibodaux; one brother, Thomas Graff of Pasadena; four sisters, Katherine Anderson of Lake Charles, Mamie Maxine Murrell of Deer Park, Texas, Carolyn Beyers of Katy and Jeannie Uranga of San Antonio; and six grandchildren, Alayna Jo Mason, Jon-Michael, Samantha, Carter, Christopher Cheatham and Brittany Cheatham
• preceded in death by his father, Lloyd McKenzie Graff Sr.; and one daughter, Tabitha Renee Graff
• retired diesel mechanic and a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War; whether hunting, fishing, working in his yard, watching his grandbaby play or sitting on the porch with his wife, he loved being outdoors
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Barry Joseph Pitre Sr.

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Oklahoma City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Lois Pitre of Oklahoma; his mother, Victoria G. Champagne of Houma; two sons, Barry J. Pitre Jr. of California and Breck M. Pitre of Florida; one daughter, Shawn P. Carlos of Houma; two brothers, Bruce Joseph Pitre Jr. and wife, Joy Landry Pitre, and Dana Stephen Pitre and wife, Cheryl Hebert Pitre, all of Houma; six grandchildren, Jessica Pitre, Anya Pitre, Alexander Pitre, Alyse Green, Cheyenne Pitre and Brandon Pitre; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Joseph Pitre Sr.; his stepfather, Russell Champagne; one son-in-law, Dana Joseph Carlos; and his grandparents, Elie and Julienne Pitre and Mitch and Eugenie Gautreaux
• retired truck driver and was a U.S. Army veteran; enjoyed his family, target shooting and his cat, Squeaky; Catholic

Bruce Pack

• age 47, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, died Monday, July 17, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Friday at Hopeful Triumph Baptist Church in Darrow; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his devoted wife, Debra M. Pack of Gonzales; one son, Michael Nicholas and wife, Chasity, of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Cassandra Pack of Atlanta; one stepson, James Batiste and wife, Ashleigh, of Gonzales; his godchild whom he reared as a child, Kerrie Billy; one granddaughter, Mikalyn Nicholas; one sister, Debra Williams and husband, Charles, of Donaldsonville; two brothers, Cornell Pack and wife, Rosalyn, of Prairieville, and Solomon Pack and wife, Lolita, of Houston; his mother-in-law, Julia Carter; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Ethel Mae Pack; and two sisters, Alma Gaines and Linda Harney
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Adam A. Maronge

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Naquin Maronge; two sons, Tommy and Scott Maronge; two daughters, Susan Fonseca and Melissa Maronge; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Yves Maronge and Henrietta Adam Maronge; three brothers, Camille, Clement and Emile Maronge; and two sisters, Verna Babin and Rita Bourgeois

Clifton Francis ‘Pookie Jr.’ Giroir III

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:40 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church
• survived by his wife, Tonya Jenkins Giroir of Houma; his parents, Clifton F. Giroir Jr. and Angia Sue Giroir; two sons, Kobe F. Giroir and Blake F. Giroir of Houma; one daughter, Allison Giroir of Houma; one brother, Tony Grabert and wife, Sherry, of Dularge; three sisters, Kim Giroir, Lisa Giroir and Elizabeth Giroir of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton F. Giroir Sr. and Edna Agnes Arceneaux
• former owner of Associated Services for Communications; currently employed at Professional Construction Services of New Orleans; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Jimmie P. Chatagnier

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:21 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006
• private memorial service held
• survived by three sisters, Julie C. Thibodaux, Theresa C. Andras and Geraldine C. Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, James Chatagnier and Leona Neal Chatagnier; two brothers, Andrew Chatagnier and Francis Chatagnier; and one sister, Agnes Chatagnier
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

 

July 21, 2006

John Sausage

• age 83, a native of Texas and resident of Choupic, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley C. Sausage; two daughters, Meca Oncale and husband, Kenneth "Brother", and Jackie Faucheaux and husband, Byron; one sister, Josephine S. Sinex; three grandchildren, Jarett Oncale, Mandie O. Rivet and Kacie Faucheaux; and one great-grandchild, Cass Rivet
• preceded in death by his parents, Joe Sausage and Lena Coronia; one son, Joseph Sausage; and three brothers, Joseph, Dominic and Lee Sausage
• served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge Walter Irving Lanier No. 307 F.&A.M.; an avid sportsman and had a passion for cooking
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Merle A. Dunn Robichaux

• age 55, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Bart A. Ivey Jr., Johnny E. Ivey Sr., Robert and Kenneth Pitre; four sisters, Belinda Verdin, Bonnie Smith, Rosalie Bourg and Brenda Robichaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Bart and Rosemary Ivey and Hugh Robichaux; one sister-in-law, Lisa Marie Ivey; one nephew, Bradley Bergeron; and two brothers, Emile Robichaux and Danny Robichaux
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Herman ‘Big Man’ Mason II

• age 58, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 15, 2006
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Mary L. Howard of Houma; two sons, Herman Mason III of Larose and Darrel Mason of Larose; one foster son, Leroy Goodwin of Mobile, Ala.; one stepson, Herbert Howard of Houma; one brother; one sister, Irene King of Raceland; and 25 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Leola Parker Mason; and two sisters, Vivian Woods and Dorothy Mason
• retired sandblaster/painter and was Baptist

Kentavion Louis Jupiter

• died Sunday, July 16, 2006
• graveside service was held today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his parents, Staci Rana James and Eldridge Durrell Jupiter; and numerous relatives

Thomas Joseph Guthrie Jr.

• age 51, a native of Bar Harbor, Maine, and resident of Thibodaux, died at his parents home in Ellsworth, Maine, after a brief illness, Thursday, July 13, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday at the church; reception followed the memorial service at St. John’s Parish Hall
• survived by his wife, Grace Bourgeois Guthrie of Thibodaux; his parents, Thomas and Diane Chase Guthrie of Ellsworth; two sons, Chase Thomas and Christopher Joseph of Thibodaux; one daughter, Dianne Gwynne, of Thibodaux; his in-laws, John and Katherine Bourgeois of Thibodaux; two sisters-in-law, Mary Katherine and husband, Ed Blackburn, and their children, Kate and Robert of Thibodaux, and Carolyn and husband, Andre Borne, and their children, Grant and Adele of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Christine Beres and husband, Joseph, of Milo, Maine, and Emily Herrell of Bangor, Maine, and her children, Steven, Sebastian, Morgan and Ethan; three brothers, James and wife, Shelia, of Sullivan, Maine, Stanley of Ellsworth, and his children, Jasmine and Thomas, and Steven and wife, Jennifer, of Melrose, Mass., and their daughter, Raessler; two special aunts, Shirley Chase and Janet Fickett, both of Winter Harbor, Maine; and many cousins and dear friends
• educated in the Ellsworth schools and received his B.A. in business administration from Nicholls State University; employed as operations manager for Trinity Catering in Houma; member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux

Philip Charles Eastwood

• infant, a native of Jefferson and resident of Schriever, died Monday, July 17, 2006
• graveside service Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, the Rev. Robert "Bob" Paul Eastwood and Carol Marie Wiggins Eastwood of Schriever; four brothers, Paul Eastwood and wife, Mandi, of Pineville, James Eastwood, Mark Eastwood and Jonathon Eastwood of Schriever; four sisters, Melissa Eastwood, Jenna Eastwood, Emily Eastwood and Amy Eastwood of Schriever; his grandparents, Charles A. Eastwood Jr. of Lumberton and Paul and Annette Wiggins of Picayune, Miss.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Kitty Eastwood

Elmire B. Simoneaux

• age 79, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, July 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Mike Simoneaux and wife, Marian, Tony Simoneaux of Paincourtville, Glen Simoneaux and wife, Susan, and David Simoneaux and wife, Candy, of Napoleonville; one daughter, Margaret Templet and husband, Harold, of Labadieville; one brother, Ray Bergeron of Napoleonville; 11 grandchildren, Scott and Neil Templet, Jody "Cool", Michelle, Justin, Jordy, Bryan and Trent Simoneaux, Erica Pennison and Nicole Landry; and six great-grandchildren, Dalton and Blaze Templet, Payton and Haven Simoneaux, Emily Pennison and Carter Landry
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Simoneaux; her parents, Thomas and Mae Dazé Bergeron; three brothers, Roland, Robert and James Bergeron; and one sister, Mae B. Gremellion
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Craig Steven Heinen

• age 46, a native of Houma and resident of Katy, Texas, died after his courageous battle with cancer, Monday, July 17, 2006
• visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Katy
• survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Boudreaux Heinen; three sons, Richard Joseph Heinen, Cody Samuel Heinen and Cole Steven Heinen of Katy; two beautiful grandchildren, Cameron Joseph Heinen and Ashlynn Marie Heinen of Katy; two brothers, Kevin Louis Heinen of Eunice and Gary Paul Heinen of Orlanda, Fla.; three nephews, Shane Joseph Heinen of Lake Charles, Vaughan Raymond Bogran of Abita Springs and Michael Lee Heinen of Eunice; and five nieces, Skyleigh Ranette Heinen of Katy, Sadie Dawn Heinen, Lacie Nicole Heinen, Holly Elisabeth Heinen of Eunice and Marley Renee’ Bogran of Abita Springs
• preceded in death by his father, Martin J. "Sonny" Heinen Jr.; his mother, Evelyn Cunningham Heinen Vincent; one brother, Richard Wayne Heinen; and one sister, Ranola Ann Heinen
• worked for Halliburton Energy Services for 24 years and enjoyed his family and playing golf on his time off
• Memorial Oaks Funeral Home

Genevieve Babin Bergeron Ramsey

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 22, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Barrow Street in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Carol Ann Bergeron Thibodaux and husband, Kervin; one son, Dana Andrew Bergeron and wife, Anita; one brother, Calvin J. Babin Jr. and wife, Rhea; six grandchildren, Adrian, Wayne, Cindy, John, Dana Jr. and Christopher; five great-grandchildren, Maggie, Logan, Sierra, Brandon and Cassidy; numerous nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Ora Coogan
• preceded in death by her parents, Calvin J. Babin Sr. and Lorel Theriot Babin; her first husband, Gustave Bergeron; and her second husband, Robert "Bob" Ramsey
• before retiring she worked at Houma Bargain Store, West Brothers Department Store and D.H. Holmes;
• active in the Lions Club and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 31; loved to travel

Esther ‘Teet Esta’ Melancon Chauvin Guillot

• age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006
• funeral services were held Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Milfred Chauvin and wife, Joyce, Horace Chauvin and companion, Sue Naquin, Richard Chauvin and wife, Linda, and Donald Chauvin and wife, Theresa, all of Chauvin; one daughter, Jeanie Chauvin and companion, James Authement; 12 grandchildren, Shelly Chauvin, James Chauvin, Terri Broussard, Jessica Pellegrin, Rachel Hebert, Rebecca Price, Ross Chauvin, Audy Chauvin, Marty Chauvin, Lacey LeBouef and Angel Fields; six step-grandchildren, James Authement III, Tina Authement, Jessica Authement, Rachel Naquin, Alvin Welch and Corey Porche; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Milfred Chauvin; her second husband, Valley Guillot; her parents, Clay and Carmelita Trahan Melancon; one daughter, Theresa Chauvin; two daughters-in-law, Rita Chauvin and Gale Porche; one brother, Jackson Melancon; one son-in-law, Vernon LeBouef; two sisters, Marie Melancon and Hazel Dubois; and one great-grandchild
• worked many jobs to support her family, including at a shrimp factory, as a waitress at Triple J. Restaurant, as a janitor at Lacache Middle School for many years and as a nurse’s aid at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 10 years; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elson J. ‘Sim’ Delaune Jr.

• age 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by his wife, Mary Matherne Delaune; three sons, Todd, Allen and Ronnie Delaune; two daughters, Betty D. Rogers and Pamela D. Lombas; two brothers, Eddie and Nolan Delaune; two sisters, Mildred LeBlanc and Audrey Bruce; eight grandchildren, Crissy R. Alphonso, Megan R. Plaisance, Courtney Rogers, Lance Lombas, Lindsey Lombas, Logan Lombas, Chelsea Delaune and Aaron Delaune; and one great-grandchild, Zimmi Plaisance
• preceded in death by his parents, Elson Delaune Sr. and Blanche Griffin Delaune; three brothers, Wilton Sr., Milton and Alton Delaune; and one sister, Doris Pitre
• retired tugboat captain and enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Joseph Breaux Sr.

• age 87, a native of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Eugenie Breaux of Hanceville, Ala., Sr. Mary Catherine Vicar of Hanceville and Ann Breaux Calderera of Thibodaux; one son, Charles Breaux Jr. of Labadieville; one brother, Dr. Edgar Breaux Jr. of Lafayette; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Vicknair Breaux; his parents, Edgar Paul Sr. and Anna Louise Adolph Breaux; two brothers, Dr. Ray Breaux and Rodney Breaux; four sisters, Lucille Breaux, Anna Louise Burns, Alma Cox and Inez Burns
• employed by the Louisiana Department of Highways, Supreme Sugar Refinery as assistant manager and electrical engineer, insurance agent and had numerous businesses in the area; served on the Assumption School Board for 33 years and was instrumental in creating the Assumption Parish Library and served as its first president; member and usher of St. Philomena Church, an honorary Knights of the Holy Eucharist and a Third Order Carmelite

Harris ‘Horace’ Anderson Sr.

• age 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans and Houston, following Hurricane Katrina, died at River Ridge Hospice Monday, July 17, 2006
• visitation to wake service today at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church in New Orleans; wake service today at the church; visitation to religious services Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Gloria C. Anderson of Houston; two daughters, Jacqueline Anderson of New Orleans and Jamekka Anderson of Houston; one son, Jamal Anderson of San Francisco; one brother, the Rev. Wilbert Anderson Sr. of Franklin; five sisters, Viola Wilson of Baton Rouge, Rose Duncan of Dorseyville, Audrey Williams of New Orleans, and Leona Duncan and Yvonne Anderson, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Camellia and Joseph Anderson; two brothers, Joseph and the Rev. Alfred Anderson; and two sisters, Olevia McBride and Annie Mae Starks
• former construction worker

 

July 22, 2006

Charles Joseph Breaux Sr.

• age 87, a native of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Eugenie Breaux of Hanceville, Ala., Sr. Mary Catherine Vicar of Hanceville and Ann Breaux Calderera of Thibodaux; one son, Charles Breaux Jr. of Labadieville; one brother, Dr. Edgar Breaux Jr. of Lafayette; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Vicknair Breaux; his parents, Edgar Paul Sr. and Anna Louise Adolph Breaux; two brothers, Dr. Ray Breaux and Rodney Breaux; four sisters, Lucille Breaux, Anna Louise Burns, Alma Cox and Inez Burns
• employed by La. Dept. of Highways, Supreme Sugar Refinery as assistant manager and electrical engineer, insurance agent and had numerous businesses in the area; served on the Assumption School Board for 33 years and was instrumental in creating the Assumption Parish Library and served as its first president; member and usher of St. Philomena Church, an honorary Knights of the Holy Eucharist and a Third Order Carmelite

Alice Odelle Standard Richards

• age 67, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2006
• visitation to service time Sunday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious services Sunday at the church; graveside service Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop
• survived by her husband, Alfred F. Richards of Houma; her mother, Jeanette O. Franklin Standard of Bastrop; three sons, Dennis Richards and wife, Angela, of Morgan City, Terry Richards of Houma and Mark Richards of Thibodaux; two brothers, Kenneth Standard of Houma and David Standard of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Charles L. "Red" Standard; and one son, Charles "Chuck" Richards
• homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Houma

 

July 23, 2006

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July 24, 2006

Merle A. ‘Cooky’ Dunn Robichaux

• age 55, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006
• memorial service was held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Bart A. Ivey Jr., Johnny E. Ivey Sr., Robert Robichaux and Kenneth Pitre; four sisters, Belinda Verdin, Bonnie Smith, Rosalie Bourg and Brenda Robichaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Dunn; her parents, Bart and Rosemary Ivey, and Hugh Robichaux; one sister-in-law Lisa Marie Ivey; one nephew, Bradley Bergeron; and two brothers Emile Robichaux and Danny Robichaux
• employed by Tommy Thibodaux’s Cab Service and Marcel’s Supermarket; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Merita Ann Champagne Toups

• age 69, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Randall P. Toups and wife, Bonnie B. Toups, and Kerry E. Toups of Houma; two daughters, Pamela J. Toups of Houma, Angela T. Beaudry and husband, George D. Beaudry of Montegut; one sister, Janice Champagne Arceneaux of Houma; six grandchildren, Merita "Mime" Theriot, Margaret "Maggie" Theriot, Tiffany Lynn Toups, Michael Owen Toups, Joseph G. A. Beaudry II and Matthew Adam Toups; two step-grandchildren, Alexandria M. Beaudry and David A. Beaudry
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Toups; her parents, Owen Paul Champagne and Adeline Trahan Campagne
• worked as an administrative assistant for Terrebonne Parish Library and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Rita Kihneman Conrad

• age 85, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at her residence in Morgan City, Sunday, July 23, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Tuesday at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by her loving husband of more than 64 years, J. Parker Conrad Sr. of Morgan City; one daughter, Katherine Conrad Court and husband, James K., of Deer Park, Texas; one son, Johnny Conrad Jr. and his wife, Mary Lou Brunson Conrad, of Berwick; two sisters, Dolly Godbout of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Gay Bunner of Morgan City; one brother, Lou Kihneman of The Woodlands, Texas; four grandchildren, Daniel Conrad, Glenn Conrad, Kenneth Conrad and Patrick Court; her great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of beloved friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Kihneman and Bertha Adams Kihneman; and one sister, Mary Lou Leonard
• graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1938; kind and simple lady that loved life and people; remembered as a very giving lady that gave of her talents and of her time to her church, community, friends and family
• former Girl Scout assistant, a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Hephaestus Mothers Club; also a member of the St. Mary A.A.R.P. where she along with her husband were recognized as citizens of the month in October of 1992
• hobbies include cooking and collecting recipes and cookbooks; along with her husband nducted into the Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame in 1981; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City
• Twin City Funeral Home

Junious ‘JA’ Miller

• age 83, a native of Daytona Beach, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jerry" Webre Miller; one son, Timothy Miller and wife, Cindy, of London, England; three daughters, Cindy Trotti and Gretchen Boudreaux, both of Thibodaux and Christine Cedotal and husband, Glenn, of Larose; nine grandchildren, Sean Boudreaux, Zachary, Andre and Hillary Miller, Lance Trotti and wife, Lori, Robin Trotti Sternfels and husband, Ronny, Amy Cedotal Lloyd and husband, Brance, Jay Cedotal and wife, Susan, and Leigh Cedotal; and three great-grandchildren, Trey and Lilly Sternfels and Katelyn Davis
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Nora Miller; three sons, Patrick Miller and infant twin sons, Alvin and Michael Miller; two brothers, Eddie and Brennen Miller; and two sisters, Ivon Miller and Juanita Roop
• retired from Southern Pacific Railroad
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carl E. Heck

• age 95, a native of Brusly and resident of Thibodaux for more than 50 years, died Sunday, July 23, 2006
• visitation to service time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; religious services Tuesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Verna Mae Talbot Heck; one daughter, Susan Heck Schwab and husband, Jerry Schwab, of Houma; two sons, Carl E. Heck Jr. and wife, Amelia Heck, of Houma and David T. Heck and wife, Anita Heck, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Lilla May Moreau Bennett and Virgie Heck, both of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry J.B. Heck and Hortense Dupont Heck; three sisters, Elsie Olinde, Julia Cassidy, and Ollie Sheffield; three brothers, Harold Heck, Berlin Heck and Herman Heck
• received his B.S. in civil engineering from Louisiana State University at the age of 20 in 1931; served as a captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II; the first licensed civil engineer in Lafourche Parish and was a consulting engineer from 1949; located and marked the location for the first offshore oil well in the Gulf of Mexico; formed and was the first president of the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society (Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption and St. Mary parishes); past grand marshal of the Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair and a past director of Citizens Bank and Trust of Thibodaux

Eve Babin Hebert

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006
• mass was held today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Preston Hebert Sr.; one son, Preston Hebert Jr. and wife, June Brown Hebert; two brothers, Lucien "Joe" Babin Jr. and Adam Babin; one sister, Verna Rodman; one grandchild, Preston Hebert III and fiancee, Heather Hudson
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Babin Sr. and Mabel Grabert Babin; two brothers, Wilkerson Babin Sr. and Abner Babin
• parishoner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Jeannette Boudreaux Dupre

• age 83, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, July 21, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alvin Dupre Jr. and wife, Ramona Rodrigue Dupre, and John Dupre; one daughter, Agnes Dupre; one son-in-law, Henry "Buddy" Apperson Jr.; four grandchildren, John Apperson, Meagan A. Percy, Brian Apperson and Benton Dupre; and one great-grandchild, William Percy
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Dupre; her parents, Noah Boudreaux and Aline Barras Boudreaux Dubois; one daughter, Jeannette Dupre Apperson; one brother, Norman Boudreaux; and one sister, Winnie Boudreaux Navarre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Betty Jane Freeman Hebert Cox

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:44 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leon "Bill" Cox of Houma; one son, Troy Hebert and fianceé, Melissa Fonseca, of Gibson; two daughters, Rhonda Hebert Lemoine and husband, Mark, of Bayou Blue and Lori Hebert Pontif and fiance, Clint LeBoeuf of Bayou Black; two stepsons, Scotty Cox and wife, Jami, of Victory, Chili, and Gary Cox and wife, Marion, of Houma; one brother, Paul "Chippy" Freeman Jr. and wife, Priscilla, of Houma; two sisters, Gail Bourg and husband, Murphy, of Bayou Dularge, and Loretta Landry and husband, Andrew, of Bayou Blue; her mother-in-law, Eva Hebert of Houma; her sister-in-law, Verdie Ann Breaux of Houma; four grandchildren, Christopher Hebert, Holley Lemoine, Sarah Lemoine and Kaeleigh Pontif; two step-grandchildren, Kasey Cox and wife, Renee, and Deigo Cox; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley "S.P." Paul Hebert Jr.; her parents, Paul Freeman Sr. and Blanche Portier Freeman; one son, Michael "Mike" Hebert; and one son-in-law, Patrick Pontif
• homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Joseph Cheramie

• age 77, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:02 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006.
  visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emelda Gisclair Cheramie; one son, Richard J. Cheramie and wife, Julie P. Cheramie; one brother, Clarence "T-Clair" Cheramie; four grandchildren, Cherie, Denise, Magen and Craig P. Cheramie; and two great-grandchildren, Hayden and Ava Cheramie
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard Joseph Cheramie and Evelia Zoe Charpentier Cheramie; one son, Dennis John Cheramie; and one brother, Ulysses Michael Cheramie
• third degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 member, a 4th-degree past and faithful Navigator St. Pius X Assembly, Honor Guard and a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

July 25, 2006

Louella Defelice Cantrelle

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Larose, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Timothy Cantrelle and wife, Mathilde, Jules Cantrelle Jr., Kelly Cantrelle and wife, Stephan, and Tracy Cantrelle and wife, Charmaine; four daughters, Debra Pellegrin and husband, Darrell, Cindy Cantrelle and companion, Scott Crochet, Tina Cantrelle and Wendy C. Perez and companion, Bryan Seager; one brother, Roland Defelice; three sisters, Jenny Lee Rodrigue, Eura Lee Menge and Brenda Massey; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jules A. Cantrelle Sr.; her parents, Vincent and Eva Robichaux Defelice; two brothers, Ray and Curtis "Bunny" Defelice; and one sister, Juanita Schenck
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Evelyn Ruth Hanks

• age 68, a native of Granite City, Ill., a former resident of Bourg and resident of Missouri, died Sunday, July 16, 2006
• funeral services were held at Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.
• survived by her husband, Charles Hanks; three sons, Joseph Michael Hanks of Phoenix, James Edward Hanks Sr. and wife, Angelia, and John Hanks and wife, Angelia, of Houma; four daughters, Rosemarie Paceco and husband, Isdore, of Houma, Rhonda Hanks of St. James, Karen Louise Hebert and husband, Samuel, of Houma, and Charlotte Irene Boudreaux and Berklin of Bourg; two brothers, John Edward Hubert and wife, Rosetta, of Cherryville, and Jess All Hubert and wife, Donna, of Rolla, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Harmon of Jerome and Charlotte Gott and husband, Phillip, of St. Roberts, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Doris Hubert of Mt. Vernon, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Iva Irene Tindall Hanks; one son, Charles William Hanks Jr.; one brother, Kenneth Hubert; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• member of North Side Full Gospel Church

Calvin Francis Rhodes

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Gloria Locascio Rhodes of Houma; one son, Wayne Gordon Rhodes and wife, Kathleen Brown Rhodes, of Destrehan; one daughter, Allyson Rhodes Lyons and husband, Todd Lyons, of Houma; one brother, Carroll Rhodes and wife, Germaine, of Houma; and three grandchildren, Holly Lyons Thibodeaux and husband, Benjamin Thibodeaux, Neil Lyons and Lindsey Rhodes
• preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Joseph Rhodes and Mary Lala Rhodes; and four brothers, Percy Rhodes, Gordon Rhodes, Raymond Rhodes and Riley Rhodes
• retired oilfield sales engineer and log analyst with Dresser Industries for 45 years; U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; St. Francis de Sales usher and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a charter member of Ellendale Country Club, a charter member of the Krewe of Terranians Carnival Club, past member of the Krewe of Houmas, a member of the American Petroleum Institute, Society of Petroleum Engineers, St. Vincent de Paul Society an